MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 27, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Daniel E. Carty, Jennifer S. Roberts, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Also vote to reappoint Nancy Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a
Appoint Paul Marotta, 71 Pelham Island Road, to the Council on Aging for a term expiring 5/31/26. Also vote to reappoint Nancy Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Paul Marotta, 71 Pelham Island Road, to the Council on Aging for a term expiring 5/31/26. Also vote to reappoint Nancy Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/26. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Paul Marotta, 71 Pelham Island Road, to the Council on Aging for a term expiring 5/31/26. Also vote to reappoint Nancy Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/26
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Paul Marotta, 71 Pelham Island Road, to the Council on Aging for a term expiring 5/31/26. Also vote to reappoint Nancy Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/26. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Paul Marotta, 71 Pelham Island Road, to the Council on Aging for a term expiring 5/31/26. Also vote to reappoint Nancy Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/26.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Accept a $10,000 donation from resident Richard Henken of 28 Jack Pine Drive to be deposited in the Fire Dept. donation account, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept a $10,000 donation from resident Richard Henken of 28 Jack Pine Drive to be deposited in the Fire Dept. donation account, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $10,000 donation from resident Richard Henken of 28 Jack Pine Drive to be deposited in the Fire Dept. donation account, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept a $10,000 donation from resident Richard Henken of 28 Jack Pine Drive to be deposited in the Fire Dept. donation account, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $10,000 donation from resident Richard Henken of 28 Jack Pine Drive to be deposited in the Fire Dept. donation account, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Accept a $7,000 donation from Sudbury Girls Softball League Inc. for the purposes of Feeley Field Softball Fields Phase I contribution improvements, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park and...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept a $7,000 donation from Sudbury Girls Softball League Inc. for the purposes of Feeley Field Softball Fields Phase I contribution improvements, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park and Recreation Director. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $7,000 donation from Sudbury Girls Softball League Inc. for the purposes of Feeley Field Softball Fields Phase I contribution improvements, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park and Recreation Director
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept a $7,000 donation from Sudbury Girls Softball League Inc. for the purposes of Feeley Field Softball Fields Phase I contribution improvements, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park and Recreation Director. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $7,000 donation from Sudbury Girls Softball League Inc. for the purposes of Feeley Field Softball Fields Phase I contribution improvements, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park and Recreation Director.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Interview candidate for Permanent Building Committee. Following interview, vote whether to appoint
Appoint James Kelly, 19 Oakwood Avenue, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire 5/31/26
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint James Kelly, 19 Oakwood Avenue, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire 5/31/26. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint James Kelly, 19 Oakwood Avenue, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire 5/31/26
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint James Kelly, 19 Oakwood Avenue, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire 5/31/26. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint James Kelly, 19 Oakwood Avenue, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire 5/31/26.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Commission on Disability Appointments
Appoint the following members to the Commission on Disability: Karyn Jones for a term through 5/31/26; Bessie Struck for a term through 5/31/25; Cheryl Wallace for a term through 5/31/24
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint the following members to the Commission on Disability: Karyn Jones for a term through 5/31/26; Bessie Struck for a term through 5/31/25; Cheryl Wallace for a term through 5/31/24. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint the following members to the Commission on Disability: Karyn Jones for a term through 5/31/26; Bessie Struck for a term through 5/31/25; Cheryl Wallace for a term through 5/31/24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint the following members to the Commission on Disability: Karyn Jones for a term through 5/31/26; Bessie Struck for a term through 5/31/25; Cheryl Wallace for a term through 5/31/24. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint the following members to the Commission on Disability: Karyn Jones for a term through 5/31/26; Bessie Struck for a term through 5/31/25; Cheryl Wallace for a term through 5/31/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Conservation Commission Appointments
Appoint the following members to the Conservation Commission: David Henkels for a term through 5/31/26; Jeremy Cook for a term through 5/31/26; Luke Faust for a term through 5/31/24
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint the following members to the Conservation Commission: David Henkels for a term through 5/31/26; Jeremy Cook for a term through 5/31/26; Luke Faust for a term through 5/31/24. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint the following members to the Conservation Commission: David Henkels for a term through 5/31/26; Jeremy Cook for a term through 5/31/26; Luke Faust for a term through 5/31/24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint the following members to the Conservation Commission: David Henkels for a term through 5/31/26; Jeremy Cook for a term through 5/31/26; Luke Faust for a term through 5/31/24. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint the following members to the Conservation Commission: David Henkels for a term through 5/31/26; Jeremy Cook for a term through 5/31/26; Luke Faust for a term through 5/31/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Historical Commission Appointment
Reappoint Jan Costa to the Historical Commission for a term through 5/31/26
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Jan Costa to the Historical Commission for a term through 5/31/26. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Jan Costa to the Historical Commission for a term through 5/31/26
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Jan Costa to the Historical Commission for a term through 5/31/26. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Jan Costa to the Historical Commission for a term through 5/31/26.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
6/9/21 Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes
Approve the 6/9/21 Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 6/9/21 Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 6/9/21 Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 6/9/21 Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 6/9/21 Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
12/20/22 Regular Session Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of 12/20/22, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 12/20/22, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 12/20/22, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 12/20/22, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 12/20/22, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
2/13/23 Regular Session Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/13/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/13/23, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/13/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/13/23, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/13/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
2/15/23 Regular Session Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/15/23
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/15/23. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/15/23
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/15/23. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/15/23.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
2/28/23 Regular Session Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/28/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/28/23 as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/28/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/28/23 as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 2/28/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
5/30/23 Regular Session Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of 5/30/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 5/30/23, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 5/30/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the regular session meeting minutes of 5/30/23, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the regular session meeting minutes of 5/30/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Extend the Town's Uber for Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per the terms of the existing agreement, to expire 6/30/24
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to extend the Town's Uber for Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per the terms of the existing agreement, to expire 6/30/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To extend the Town's Uber for Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per the terms of the existing agreement, to expire 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to extend the Town's Uber for Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per the terms of the existing agreement, to expire 6/30/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To extend the Town's Uber for Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per the terms of the existing agreement, to expire 6/30/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Close open session, and enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close open session, and enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g), and not return to open session.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close open session, and enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g), and not return to open session..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
From the Sudbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board meetings page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): League of Women Voters of Sudbury voters’ guides (candidate-supplied photos) — Charles Russo (2026), Radha Gargeya and Lisa Kouchakdjian (2025), Janie Dretler and Daniel Carty (2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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